Human-Computer Interaction

The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the principles, methodologies, and technologies governing human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on designing effective user experiences and digital communication mediated by technology. By studying human perceptual and cognitive mechanisms, students will explore interaction strategies and methodologies for designing, implementing, and evaluating interactive systems. Special emphasis will be placed on usability, accessibility, and User Experience (UX), as well as on design strategies that enhance digital communication in complex interactive environments.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Analyze cognitive and perceptual principles underlying human-computer interaction and their impact on the quality of digital communication.
- Design interfaces and interactive systems by optimizing usability, accessibility, and UX, with particular attention to the effectiveness of communication between the user and the system.
- Apply scientific methods for user experience evaluation, including user testing, heuristic analysis, and usability metrics, also assessing the effectiveness of communication between users and interfaces.
- Critically evaluate design choices in terms of their impact on digital communication and user experience, identifying strengths and weaknesses of different solutions.
- Develop strategies to improve user engagement, clarity of communication, and user satisfaction, ensuring intuitive and natural interaction with digital systems.
The teaching approach integrates theory and practice, combining lectures, case study analysis, and project-based activities to equip students with concrete tools for designing and evaluating advanced digital experiences that ensure effective interaction and clear, efficient communication.